Full Details for Lot 1555

SARAH BERNHARDT(1844 - 1923) French stage actress known for her remarkable voice, emotional acting, and controversial private life. Fine S.P., a cabinet card image by the famed Parisian photographer Nadar, showing Bernhardt in role in a play, standing aside another actress who is costumed in Middle Eastern attire. Boldly signed on mount beneath image: "Sarah Bernhardt 1889". Heavy mounting traces to verso, with remnants of a note affixed thereon, still overall very good condition, and rare. Estimate $ 600-700